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the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Donotusethepowertooliftheswitchdoesnotturn
itonandoff. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/or
removethebatterypack,ifdetachable,fromthe
powertoolbeforemakinganyadjustments,
changingaccessories,orstoringpowertools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
d) Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildren
anddonotallowpersonsunfamiliarwiththepower
toolortheseinstructionstooperatethepowertool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintainpowertoolsandaccessories.Checkfor
misalignmentorbindingofmovingparts,breakage
ofpartsandanyotherconditionthatmayaffectthe
powertool’soperation.Ifdamaged,havethepower
toolrepairedbeforeuse. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Usethepowertool,accessoriesandtoolbitsetc.,in
accordancewiththeseinstructions,takinginto
accounttheworkingconditionsandtheworktobe
performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keephandlesandgraspingsurfacesdry,cleanand
freefromoilandgrease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5)SERVICE
a) Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualifiedrepair
personusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANGLE GRINDERS
1)SAFETYWARNINGSCOMMONFORGRINDING,
SANDING,WIREBRUSHING,ORABRASIVE
CUTTING-OFFOPERATIONS
a) Thispowertoolisintendedtofunctionasagrinder,
sander,wirebrushorcut-offtool.Readallsafety
warnings,instructions,illustrationsand
specificationsprovidedwiththispowertool.Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
b) Operationssuchaspolishingarenotrecommended
tobeperformedwiththispowertool. Operations for
which the power tool was not designed may create a
hazard and cause personal injury.
c) Donotuseaccessorieswhicharenotspecifically
designedandrecommendedbythetool
manufacturer.Just because the accessory can be
attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe
operation.
d) Theratedspeedoftheaccessorymustbeatleast
equaltothemaximumspeedmarkedonthepower
tool.Accessories running faster than their rated speed
can y apart.
e) Theoutsidediameterandthethicknessofyour
accessorymustbewithinthecapacityratingofyour
powertool.Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded or controlled.
f) Threadedmountingofaccessoriesmustmatchthe
grinderspindlethread.Foraccessoriesmountedby
flanges,thearbourholeoftheaccessorymustfit
thelocatingdiameteroftheflange. Accessories that
do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool
will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.
g) Donotuseadamagedaccessory.Beforeeachuse
inspecttheaccessorysuchasabrasivewheelsfor
chipsandcracks,backingpadsforcracks,tearor
excesswear,wirebrushesforlooseorcracked
wires.Ifthepowertooloraccessoryisdropped,
inspectfordamageorinstallanundamaged
accessory.Afterinspectingandinstallingan
accessory,positionyourselfandbystandersaway
fromtheplaneoftherotatingaccessoryandrunthe
powertoolatmaximumnoloadspeedforone
minute.Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
h) Wearpersonalprotectiveequipment.Dependingon
application,usefaceshield,safetygogglesor
safetyglasses.Asappropriate,weardustmask,
hearingprotectors,glovesandshopaproncapable
ofstoppingsmallabrasiveorworkpiecefragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping ying
debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or
respirator must be capable of ltrating particles
generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
i) Keepbystandersasafedistanceawayfromwork
area.Anyoneenteringtheworkareamustwear
personalprotectiveequipment.Fragments of the
workpiece or of a broken accessory may y away and
cause injury beyond the immediate area of operation.
j) Holdpowertoolbyinsulatedgrippingsurfacesonly,
whenperforminganoperationwherethecutting
accessorymaycontacthiddenwiringoritsown
cord. A cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
k) Positionthecordclearofthespinningaccessory.If
you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and
your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning
accessory.
l) Neverlaythepowertooldownuntiltheaccessory
hascometoacompletestop.The spinning accessory
may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your
control.
m) Donotrunthepowertoolwhilecarryingitatyour
side.Accidental contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your
body.
n) Regularlycleanthepowertool’sairvents.The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause
electrical hazards.
o) Donotoperatethepowertoolnearflammable
materials.Sparks could ignite these materials.
